IAP America 2027

About

The IAP International Art Exhibition is an annual exhibition of work by young artists, held each January at Les Salles du Carrousel, the exhibition halls beneath the Louvre in Paris. Students from more than twenty countries and regions take part.

IAP America is the program's official U.S. regional office. Students from elementary through high school may submit one original artwork. Every entry is reviewed by the jury, and award-winning work is exhibited in Paris.

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2027 theme

Brushes for Peace: A World in Harmony

Show us what peace looks like to you. Students are invited to explore how art connects people across cultures, through friendship, understanding and shared values. Any medium is welcome.

Official poster, IAP International Art Exhibition 2027

Dates

December 13, 2026Entries close11:59 PM Eastern

December 15, 2026Results announcedOn this site and by email

December 24, 2026Exhibition fee dueSilver and Bronze. The Paris roster is then final.

January 29–30, 2027ExhibitionLes Salles du Carrousel, 99 rue de Rivoli, Paris

February–March 2027Certificates mailedWith the exhibition materials, after Paris

Awards

Grand PrizeFree exhibitionLouvre exhibition and IAP award certificate

Gold AwardFree exhibitionLouvre exhibition and IAP award certificate

Silver Award$750 exhibition feeEligible for Louvre exhibition; IAP award certificate

Bronze Award$750 exhibition feeEligible for Louvre exhibition; IAP award certificate

Every entry receives an award. Entry fee $30. Certificates are issued after the Paris exhibition and mailed in February–March 2027.

For exhibiting students

Every student exhibited in Paris receives the following from the IAP Organizing Committee and its partners.

Invitation letter

Issued by the IAP Organizing Committee.

Exhibition certificate

Certificate of Achievement from the IAP Louvre International Art Exhibition Committee.

Recommendation letter

Written by the Principal of ESA, École Supérieure d'Art, France.

Exhibition e-album

On-site photographs and the collection of exhibited works.

Highlights video

Professional video coverage of the exhibition.

Opening ceremony

Families traveling to Paris may attend. Travel is optional.

Recommendation letter from the Principal of ESA — Recommendation letter, Principal of ESA

2026 Exhibition

Installation views, IAP International Art Exhibition 2026, Bridging Culture: Unity in Diversity. Les Salles du Carrousel, Paris, January 16–17, 2026.

Exhibition walls in the Carrousel hall — Hall view

Families viewing student work — Visitors

Visitors in the exhibition hall — Hall view

2026 U.S. exhibitors

A selection of certificates issued to U.S. students exhibited at the Louvre in January 2026.

World Tour

Dec 2025Hong Kong

Jan 2026Paris, Les Salles du Carrousel

Feb 2026Seoul, Chosun Ilbo Museum

Mar 2026Taipei, A8 Art Center

Apr 2026Hanoi, St. Mary's International School

May 2026Busan, Busan Cinema Center

Jul 2026New York, New York Fine Arts Society, Long Island

Aug 2026Singapore, Orchard Road

Students with certificates at the IAP Hong Kong exhibition — IAP World Tour, Hong Kong, December 2025

Family at the Hong Kong exhibition — Hong Kong

Supporting organizations

The exhibition is listed on the official calendar of Viparis, operator of Les Salles du Carrousel. View the listing

How to enter

1
Create one artworkOn the theme Brushes for Peace, in any medium.
2
Photograph or scan itThe whole work, flat, without glare. JPEG or PNG.
3
Submit the form and pay $30By December 13, 2026. A parent or guardian submits.
4
Results on December 15Silver and Bronze winners confirm Paris by paying $750 by December 24.

EligibilityElementary through high school

ArtworkOne original work, any medium

SizeA3 paper, or 1600 × 2000 px; portrait or landscape

FileJPEG or PNG, up to 15 MB

Entry fee$30

DeadlineDecember 13, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern

A parent or guardian submits the entry. Photograph or scan the whole artwork flat, without glare or shadows.

Student

First name Last name

Age Grade

School State

Parent or guardian

Full name Email

Referral code Optional. Enter the code from the school, studio or organization that referred you.

Artwork Title Description Up to 300 characters Upload artwork
JPEG or PNG, up to 15 MB

If my child does not receive the Grand Prize or Gold Award, we would still like to exhibit in Paris (exhibition fee $750, due December 24, 2026). I am the student's parent or legal guardian. This is the student's original work, and this submission is final. I accept the Terms & Conditions.

Questions

Who can participate?

Students from elementary through high school. Formal art training is not required.

What does it cost?

The entry fee is $30. Grand Prize and Gold Award winners exhibit in Paris at no further cost. Silver and Bronze winners who choose to exhibit pay a $750 exhibition fee by December 24, 2026.

Does my child need to travel to Paris?

No. The work is exhibited whether or not the family attends. Families who wish to attend arrange their own travel.

Do we ship the original artwork?

No. You submit a high-resolution image, and the exhibited piece is a high-quality print made from your file.

When do we hear the results?

December 15, 2026, on this site and by email.

When do we receive the certificate?

After the Paris exhibition. Certificates are mailed in February–March 2027 together with the exhibition materials.

How can I verify the exhibition?

The exhibition is listed on the official event calendar of Viparis, the operator of Les Salles du Carrousel. Photographs and certificates from the 2026 exhibition are shown on this page.

Can this go in a college portfolio?

Yes. The exhibition, award and recommendation letter can be listed as extracurricular and portfolio achievements. They do not guarantee admission.

Terms & Conditions

Read the full terms Updated October 16, 2026

By submitting an entry, the parent or legal guardian of the participating student agrees to these Terms on the student's behalf.

1. Organizer

IAP America is the United States regional program of the IAP International Art Exhibition, operated by Great Guide LLC as Regional Head of America for International Art Panorama (IAP).
The Paris exhibition is hosted by the IAP Organizing Committee at Les Salles du Carrousel, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.

2. Eligibility

Open to students from elementary through high school.
Entries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

3. Entries

One artwork per student. Submitted artwork is final and cannot be replaced.
The artwork must be the student's original, independent work. Any medium is accepted.
A3 paper or 1600 × 2000 px, portrait or landscape; JPEG or PNG up to 15 MB.
Entries close December 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Late entries are not accepted.

4. Fees and payment

Entry fee: US $30 per entry, non-refundable.
Grand Prize and Gold Award winners exhibit free of charge. Silver and Bronze winners who choose to exhibit pay US $750.
The exhibition fee is due by December 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Unpaid places are released after this deadline.
After December 24, 2026 the roster is final and the exhibition fee is non-refundable, except under Section 10.

5. Judging and awards

Award levels are Grand Prize, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Jury decisions are final.
Results are announced December 15, 2026 on this site and by email.
Certificates are issued after the Paris exhibition, expected February–March 2027.

6. Exhibition

January 29–30, 2027 at Les Salles du Carrousel, Paris.
Works are exhibited as high-quality prints made from the submitted file. Originals are not shipped.
Travel is optional and arranged and paid for by the family.
Exhibited works may also appear in later IAP World Tour exhibitions.

7. Intellectual property

Copyright remains with the student.
The entrant warrants that the work is original and does not infringe anyone's rights; any liability for infringement rests with the entrant.
The entrant grants the Organizer and the IAP Organizing Committee a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce, display and publish the work, credited to the student, for the exhibition, catalogues, e-albums, media and promotion of the IAP program.

8. Photography

Photos and video taken at the exhibition and ceremony may be used to promote the IAP program.

9. Personal information

Entry information is used to run the competition and exhibition and may be shared with the IAP Organizing Committee for that purpose.
The student's name, artwork title and award level may be published in results and exhibition materials.
Payment details are processed by the payment provider and are not stored by the Organizer.

10. Changes and cancellation

The Organizer may update dates, venues or procedures where necessary and will notify entrants by email.
If the Paris exhibition is cancelled by the Organizer or the IAP Organizing Committee, exhibition fees are refunded in full.
The Organizer is not liable for delays or cancellations caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

11. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.